I agree. I think it is like language. You can learn phrases, "how are you?" "where is the bathroom?" "My name is..." But if you don't understand the grammatical structure, you won't be able to create your own phrases in a way that flows. I'm currently learning piano and trying guitar as well. I'm happy to have found your profile, I think it will be very useful for my learning. :)
RE: The Importance Of Music Theory